Autumn Orchard Delight

Apples & Pears is a delightful autumnal vodka cocktail that captures the essence of the season with its blend of apple-flavored vodka, pear juice, and a homemade vanilla-nutmeg syrup. This refreshing drink is complemented by a hint of lime and a dash of Angostura bitters, then topped off with a splash of hard cider. Garnished with a crisp apple slice and a sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg, it's the perfect libation to savor the flavors of fall.

Autumn Orchard Delight

A delightful autumnal vodka cocktail featuring apple-flavored vodka, pear juice, vanilla-nutmeg syrup, and a hint of lime, topped with hard cider and garnished with apple and nutmeg.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces apple-flavored vodka
  • 1 1/2 ounces pear juice
  • 3/4 ounce vanilla-nutmeg syrup
  • 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 5 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Approximately 1 ounce hard cider to top
  • Garnish: apple slice
  • Garnish: freshly grated nutmeg

Instructions

  1. In a shaker with ice, combine the apple-flavored vodka, pear juice, vanilla-nutmeg syrup, lime juice, and Angostura bitters.
  2. Shake the mixture until well-chilled.
  3. Strain the cocktail into a double Old Fashioned glass filled with fresh ice.
  4. Top the drink with hard cider.
  5. Garnish with a slice of apple and a sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg.